Breaking in the Lexus V8 Jeep Wrangler (lots and lots of rev limiter and a tire coming off the ground)

"American Locomotive" (AmericanLocomotive) 05/31/2016 at 12:52 • Filed to: None

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So we recently got my buddy’s Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 Swapped Jeep Wrangler up and running, and he decided the best way to break it in was to beat on it relentlessly.

Basic run down for those interested: 1995 YJ Wrangler; 1996 Lexus 1UZ V8 w/200k(!) miles. Chevy SM420 4 speed manual w/ 7:1 1st gear; custom machined 4Runner V6 flywheel; 4Runner pressure plate; Camaro clutch disc; Jeep NV273 Transfercase; Explorer 8.8" rear axle; Dana 30 front; 4.10 gears.

Party-vi > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 13:04

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You also put a Toyota V8 into an XJ, right? Man that is awesome.

American Locomotive > Party-vi 05/31/2016 at 13:07

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Yup

OCD-CO > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 13:14

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I love how your bumper is all but ripped off. I had a TJ and made sure I used the fram tie-ins just for this reason. Maybe you had them?

And as usual....... Another stock JK with invincibility mode turned on, lol.

Birddog > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 13:19

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Thank Dog for Rev Limiters!! Yee Haw!

That thing is awesome.

Invinciblejets > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 13:37

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Pretty fucking awesome.

Tho that thing must be lacking some torque for off-road use.

Steve in Manhattan > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 13:42

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Any photos of the engine bay?

HammerheadFistpunch > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 13:45

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boy those uz’s sound great.

American Locomotive > Invinciblejets 05/31/2016 at 13:47

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More torque than the 4.0L I6

Eberle-Hills-Cop > Invinciblejets 05/31/2016 at 14:12

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who cares, that’s what transfer cases are for.

American Locomotive > Steve in Manhattan 05/31/2016 at 14:13

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I replied earlier, but apparently it didn’t post:

American Locomotive > OCD-CO 05/31/2016 at 14:15

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No tie ins, ripping the bumper off actually twisted and damaged the rear body mount, so that will need to be addressed.

Steve in Manhattan > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 14:34

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That a surprisingly good fit.

yeah, that guy > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 14:43

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Sounds AWESOME.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > American Locomotive 05/31/2016 at 15:04

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this thing looks like a parts in slapped in to a YJ. IT SOUNDS AWESOME 12/10

Niko's Work Account > Invinciblejets 05/31/2016 at 15:05

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you must be lacking research on these engines

Die-Trying > Invinciblejets 05/31/2016 at 15:41

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dont need much torque with gear ratios and transfer case reduction.

Invinciblejets > Invinciblejets 05/31/2016 at 17:16

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Jesus Christ. Tough crowd.

Just assumed a small displacement dual cam v8 would have a undesirable powerband for offroad. I’m not an offroad guy Just a piece of shit goof I guess.